Helen Jeong

Helen Jeong is the Senior Multi-platform Content Producer of Digital News.

Helen Jeong has been with NBC Los Angeles since 2022. She worked for a number of respected media organizations across the country, including Netflix, CNN and NPR. The Korean American journalist is a proud Bruin and Trojan.

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Security camera video captured the deadly encounter during which Juan Sanchez, who was on his way to work in February, was shot.

Inglewood 17 hours ago

Catalytic converter theft and murder suspect was in country illegally, feds say

The man from El Salvador had already been deported once before, authorities said.

Goats have been used to remove vegetation in many areas, including Glendale and Simi Valley.

Palos Verdes Peninsula 23 hours ago

Maaa-rvelous plan to have goats help clear brush in Palos Verdes Estates

Hundreds of goats will be tasked with preventing brush fires in Palos Verdes Estates. About 900 goats will begin clearing brush in areas of Palos Verdes Estates as part of an effort to reduce vegetation and reduce risk of fires, Los Angeles County officials announced Thursday. Goats will eat weeds and other vegetation across 37 acres of parklands in canyons…

Watts Mar 13

Owners of Watts metal recycling company jailed after pre-trial agreement violations

LA County is asking a judge to impose $1 million bail for the owners of Atlas Metal Company in Watts.

Los Angeles, CA – March 11: Pedestrians navigate the rain as they cross the street in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

weather Mar 13

How much rain did Los Angeles County get? See rainfall totals by neighborhood

Most parts of Southern California were still in drought.

The Torrance Refining Co. in Torrance, California, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. The U.S. and its allies are discussing a coordinated release of about 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency stockpiles after Russias invasion of Ukraine pushed crude prices above $100. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Torrance Mar 13

Repair work underway at Torrance Refining Company

The Torrance Refining Company in Torrance lost steam, which caused some units to shut down or slow down, officials said Thursday.

Wildfires Mar 12

3 people charged for fraudulently receiving disaster relief funds for Palisades, Eaton Fires

Three people made false claims that their homes were destroyed in January’s wildfires and received tens of thousands of dollars, authorities said.

LAPD Mar 14

LAPD expediting investigation into racist remarks, Chief McDonnell says

In light of a whistleblower’s complaint that alleged racism and discrimination by officers within the Los Angeles Police Department, an expedited investigation is now underway into the department’s recruitment and employment division, Chief Jim McDonnell said Tuesday. The police chief said he was made aware of the complaint several weeks ago, where “inappropriate” comments were being made in the...